Summary
Anti-virus software protects your computer and Northwestern's networks from viruses, spyware, ransom-ware and other malicious software. Anti-Virus software scans your computer's applications, programs, and files to known viruses, worms, and other types of malware. New viruses and malware are constantly being created so your anti-virus software requires constant virus definition updates. Your anti-virus software on your computer should have auto-updates turned on by default and if it is not or you are unsure, we recommend you check your anti-virus settings.
Students Responsibilities
- You are responsible for the behavior of any personally-owned computer that will be connected to the campus network (wired or WiFi).
- You must take all reasonable precautions, including running antivirus software on your computer and keeping your virus definitions up to date.
If you do not have a personal Anti-Virus protection the IT Service Desk recommends downloading the following programs:
- For Windows Computers: Microsoft Security Essentials\Windows Defender
- For Mac Comptuers: Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition
Questions or Feedback
If you have any additional questions, or if you have feedback about this article, please contact the IT Service Desk by submitting at ticket on the IT tab on theROCK under the help and support section.